Operational Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations Lead

Wieland North America, Inc; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Growth opportunities

Wellness programs

Sustainability

Job summary

Wieland North America, Inc seeks an Operational Buyer to maximize procurement leverage and develop local category strategies. This on-site role is based in Montpelier, OH with occasional travel to other locations (about 10%).

You will manage the ordering process, negotiate with suppliers, and support leadership with data and insights. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in procurement, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP), and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to cross-functional

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Business or technical-related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of professional experience in procurement, indirect materials, supplier relations, manufacturing environments, stakeholder engagement, and/or use of E-Catalogs.
• Knowledge of the products procured and the supplier base, as well as the processes.
• Procurement tracking and negotiations require advocacy with other divisions and suppliers for varying objects.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, and related systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written throughout the organization and suppliers.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Travel approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirement requests from demand sources and clarify queries with responsible owners and prepare suitable quoting or ordering documents.
• Identify new potential suppliers in consultation with the Strategic Buyer and lead local strategic supplier initiatives.
• Oversee quotation process by monitoring quotation returns and evaluate quotations commercially and, if necessary, technically.
• Independently analyze and negotiate prices and payment conditions or other general conditions for ordering with suppliers.
• Partner with the requirement owner to identify the most suitable supplier based on cost, quality, delivery, and service on the initiation of the order.
• Manage the entire ordering process, from the purchase requisition by the demand side to the resolution of invoice discrepancies.
• Preparation of data for negotiations by Leadership and Strategic Buyers on a National Level.
• Identifies and resolves moderate issues and problems on assigned contracts and purchase orders.
• On a case-by-case basis, assumption of special tasks, such as minor enhancements in the ERP system of the Procurement department or other assigned tasks.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

Stakeholder engagement

E-Catalogs

Education

B.S. Degree in Business or technical-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Wieland North America, Inc seeks an Operational Buyer to maximize procurement leverage and develop local category strategies. This on-site role is based in Montpelier, OH with occasional travel to other locations (about 10%).

You will manage the ordering process, negotiate with suppliers, and support leadership with data and insights. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in procurement, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP), and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to cross-functional